VT Halter scores multiple barge deal

VT Halter Marine of Pascagoula, Miss., was awarded a Navy contract Sept. 17 (but only recently publicly announced) for detailed design and construction for two firm,  and up to four optional, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter Small APL-67 Class berthing barges. Naval Sea System Command awarded both APL-67 and APL-68 hull numbers with anticipated deliveries for the second and third quarter of 2020. If all options of contract exercised, the four remaining vessels (APL 69-through-72), with associated supplies and services, the contract award would be in excess of $244M. The options could be exercised for delivery during FYs 2019 to 2022. APL(S) Barracks Craft (Berthing Barge) are used by the Navy to house crewmembers when ships are under repair or modification. (Source: Marine Link 11/01/18)